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Program:
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Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay Branch - Priority Assistance to Transition Home
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-3073
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Fax:
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807-622-1031
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Address:
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1145 Barton St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5N3
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Location:
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Functions as the main Thunder Bay office located at Barton St and Sibley Dr; Balmoral Park, near Confederation College campus
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Offers assistance to patients who are transitioning from hospital to home
Services may include:
- Assistance with transportation
- Home configuration
- Shopping
- Finding other community support services to help
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Fees:
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Service
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Application:
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Potential clients are identified by the hospital or via Ontario Health atHome - North West Area and bookings must be received a minimum of 24 hours in advance
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 55 years and older who:
- are able to direct own care or caregiver
- are medically stable
- are able to be left unattended
- are mobile, ambulatory (able to self-transfer), and not need the assistance of more than one person to manage stairs
- pose no threat to the health and safety of self or workers AND
- do not live in a long-term care home or Assisted Living where 24-hour care is provided
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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5/12/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=197514
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